SYNOPSYS INC (SNPS)
Sector: Information Technology
Sector: Information Technology
SYNOPSYS INC - Executive Compensation
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Executive Compensation
Janet Lee serves as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Synopsys, Inc., the world's leading provider of electronic design automation solutions. In this critical role, she leads a global team of legal professionals, delivering strategic guidance on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property protection, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management. Under her stewardship, Synopsys has successfully navigated high-stakes transactions, including attempted acquisitions and partnerships that fuel the company's innovation in semiconductor design amid a rapidly evolving technology landscape. Prior to joining Synopsys in 2021, Ms. Lee built an illustrious career at top-tier technology companies. She most recently served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at Xilinx, Inc., where she orchestrated legal strategies during its landmark $50 billion acquisition by AMD, one of the largest semiconductor deals in history. Before Xilinx, she was Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at NetApp, managing legal affairs for enterprise data storage and cloud services, and held key roles at Oracle Corporation as Vice President and Associate General Counsel. Ms. Lee began her legal career as an associate at the preeminent law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Recognized as a Chambers USA Leading Lawyer and featured in The Legal 500, Best Lawyers in America, and Women Leaders in Technology Law, Ms. Lee holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School and a B.A. from Stanford University. Her extensive expertise in high-growth tech environments makes her an invaluable advisor to Synopsys' executive leadership and board, driving sustainable growth and ethical practices in the competitive EDA industry.